(Photo taken June 12, 2020 from our boat on Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pa.) All my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good . . . I love Your voice You have led me through the fire And in darkest night You are close like… Continue reading The Gentleness of God
I came across this blurry photo recently and cried. I remember when it was taken. I remember what was happening in our lives and I cried because of what we went through and how much I miss Austin now. On April 1 last year, it was as though someone hit pause on our lives.… Continue reading This Time Is Different
I have been angry at God. I have not wanted His will. And I have been wrestling with Him for many years now. Through unexplained illness and an unthinkable diagnosis, I fought the Lord. In the prodding of too many needles, bad test results and needless suffering, I have questioned Him. I have wondered where… Continue reading Wrestling with God and Grief
Sunday morning, I weaved my way through the crowd and found my seat up front. Late as always, worship was already in full swing. The words of the second congregational song filled my ears . . . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out… Continue reading Caught in the Middle
“Joseph named his older son Manasseh, for he said, ‘God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father’s family.’” Genesis 41:51 NLT, emphasis mine Are you familiar with the story of Joseph? As a child, you may have heard a story about the boy with the “coat of many colors.” Here’s… Continue reading Forgetfulness
I want to be close, close to Your side So Heaven is real and death is a lie* Death feels too real right now. A sweet mama we know parted with her little boy just moments before midnight on New Year’s Eve. A Caring Bridge family announced the passing of a most remarkable woman. My… Continue reading Death is a Lie
Looking Back . . . “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 Friday, October 2, 2015 It was a year ago this weekend that Doug died. I will always regret not stopping at his… Continue reading Looking Back
When a child dies. When a relationship ends . . . or never begins. When . . . You lose your job . . . and your house. The adoption falls through. A loved one is diagnosed with cancer. A ministry fails. When . . . The craziness doesn’t stop. Things don’t get better. The… Continue reading When God Says No
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